Sunday 28 January 1940

It was Sunday, under the sign of Aquarius. The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic).
The Fighting 69th, directed by William Keighley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1940
But much more happened that day: find out below..

Books

How Green Was My Valley is Richard Llewellyn's bestselling -- and timeless -- classic and the basis of a beloved film. As Huw Morgan is about to leave home forever, he reminisces about the golden days of his youth when ...

As a best-selling book and an Academy Award-winning movie. Mrs. Miniver's adventures have charmed millions. This edition, published on the fiftieth anniversary of the book's orginal publication in the U.S.,